Color Design

{color combinations inspired by interior design}

End of summer always makes me want to re-invent my style. Maybe because fall is my favorite season and I can’t wait to wear boots and sweaters, yet the temperatures are still too warm to really dress for fall. So, during this in-between season, the best way to mix things up a little is to play with color and the items you already have in your wardrobe.

For color inspiration, go to the experts: interior designers. Scroll through your Pinterest feed and you’re bound to see dozens of shots of living rooms, bedrooms and even kitchens featuring extraordinary color schemes. Unless you’re currently remodeling (or just dreaming of your perfect home for someday), those photos are not much use in your daily life. But, after this post you’ll never look at that couch the same way:

Purple navy a dash of yellow

Kendie from Kendie Everday styles this color combination so perfectly! This outfit works for a day of casual errands, but for the office, we’d update the look a little. For example, this cropped pair of Alice Olivia slacks, paired with a simple silk T-shirt makes for a gorgeous outfit. Just add a statement necklace for your dash of yellow!

Mint pink gold accents

We love how Rachel from Pink Peonies styled this color combination – such a perfect work outfit. You can never go wrong with a colored pencil skirt, like this J. Crew one, or a cardigan in your favorite color. (Gap and Old Navy are great for affordable cardigans!) We particularly like how Rachel paired the colors with a neutral base of a chambray shirt and then added gold jewelry and accessories.

Beige white shades of blue

If a Hampton’s beach house could be an outfit, this would be it. We just love how easy and simple this pairing of neutrals is. Although traditionally white and beige are not worn together, when paired with a navy blue, the color combination works so well!

Green cream grey

This shade of green makes us dream of the emerald city, but oh my, how gorgeous is this color combination? We especially love how this 2012 J.Crew ad styled the layers of colors, textures and patterns! These Kate Spade green, cropped pants, paired with a white button-down, and a grey sweater or a striped blazer is perfect to transition from summer into fall!

Regardless of the colors you’re styling, remember to throw in a neutral shade like white, beige or grey to build a strong foundation. Plus, gold accessories are always a great accent shade!

What are your favorite color combinations right now?
-Team HOM

(All images via Pinterest)

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